Kpb trust itf women

KPB Trust ITF Women: First-round action at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 continued on Wednesday, with Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty advancing to the Round of 16 alongside Sahaja Yamlapali and Vaishnavi Adkar. She narrowly defeated Francesca Curmi (MLT) 7-6(6), 6-4 in a thrilling first-round women’s singles match at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium.

The match began with a close first set, as Bhamidipaty hit a couple of aces to hold serve. Curmi then broke in the third game and started engaging in prolonged baseline rallies to gain an advantage. Bhamidipaty quickly responded by breaking back, but Curmi secured another break and then held serve to take the lead. Bhamidipaty remained calm, held serve, and broke again in the eighth game, tying the set.

With both players exchanging lengthy rallies, the set advanced to a tiebreak. Bhamidipaty missed a set point due to an unforced error after moving Curmi across the baseline, but quickly recovered and finished the set with a powerful ace.